Sleepless in Singapore? You’re not alone. While Singapore might be Asia’s smartest city, one of the world’s greatest cities, and more…we are certainly not smart when it comes to sleeping. In fact, Singaporeans are among the world’s worst sleepers according to various studies in recent years.
Studies such as Phillips Global and YouGov Survey between 2019 and 2023 indicate Singaporeans are some of the worst sleepers worldwide. For example, the Milieu study revealed that 42% of Singaporeans can’t sleep at night so this makes Singapore the fifth most sleep-deprived nation in Asia. Meanwhile, many other studies claim Singaporeans only sleep on average around six hours and 30 minutes per night and even less over the weekends.
Why are Singaporeans so sleepless?
But what makes people in Singapore so sleep deprived? Singaporeans are among the most sleep deprived globally due a combination of factors including an intense work culture with extended office hours, overworking, societal pressure leading to stress and anxiety which is linked to insomnia and other sleep disorders, irregular working schedules, heat temperatures which can decrease sleep quality at night, a global work schedules since Singapore is the No.1 city for business worldwide, and more.
Sleep deprivation in Singapore has serious consequences on physical health and mental health. For instance, chronic insomnia can lead to exacerbates sleep problems that have been linked to health issues like heart disease, stroke, obesity, and depression. So it’s important to find a way to increase your sleep at night.
Here’s some tactics to help improve your sleep quality:
- Create a relaxing bedtime routine in a calming space.
- Maintain a consistent sleep schedule such as going to bed and waking up at the same time everyday.
- Ensure your bedroom is kept cool, dark, and quiet.
- Limit exposure to blue light from screens before sleeping, instead read a book.
- Avoid heavy meals and caffeine before bed because this can disrupt your sleep cycle.
It’s vital to address sleep deprivation to promote a better sleep pattern and work-life balance in Singapore.
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